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Ravens sign WR Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail
The Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Qadir Ismail. He's the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail. The Ravens announced the move Monday. Qadir Ismail played collegiately at Villanova and Samford. Qadry Ismail played for the Ravens from 1999-2001, surpassing 1,000 yards receiving twice. He also had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He played 137 games in 10 NFL seasons, catching 353 passes for 5,137 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Jim Otto, 'Mr. Raider' and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as Mr. Raider for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died. The team confirmed Otto's death Sunday night. He was 86. The cause of death was not immediately known. Otto joined the Raiders for their inaugural season in the American Football League in 1960 and was a fixture on the team for the next 15 years. He never missed a game because of injuries and competed in 210 consecutive regular-season games and 308 straight total contests despite undergoing nine operations on his knees during his playing career. His right leg was amputated in 2007.
Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. sued by apparel manufacturer Fanatics for breach of contract
The Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
Apparel manufacturer Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on Saturday claims Harrison did not fulfill his obligations and estimated the damage in "millions of dollars." Harrison was a star receiver at Ohio State when he signed the deal in 2023 and the Cardinals used the No. 4 overall pick to select him in last month's NFL draft. Details of the contract were redacted and Harrison has publicly denied its existence.
Former All-Pro running back David Johnson retires after 8 seasons in the NFL
The Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Former All-Pro running back David Johnson has said he's retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 32-year-old made the announcement on Instagram on Sunday. Johnson had his All-Pro season for the Arizona Cardinals in 2016, leading the NFL with 2,118 total yards from scrimmage, including 1,239 rushing and 879 receiving. Johnson injured his left wrist in the opening game of the 2017 season and was eventually put on injured reserve. He bounced back to run for 940 yards in 2018, but could never quite reach the heights of his breakout season two years prior.
Buffalo Bills promote Matt Bazirgan to director of college scouting in series of scouting moves
The Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Buffalo Bills promoted Matt Bazirgan to the role of director of college scouting in a series of scouting department moves. Bazirgan completed his second season with the team in which he previously held the title of senior personnel executive. Pro scout Asil Mulbah was promoted to the role of assistant director of pro scouting. Keith Jennings landed a job as an area scout after serving as Buffalo's BLESTO scout. Darius Vinnett joins the Bills as an area scout after previously working for Arizona. The team also hired Darius Vinnett to a pro scouting role, after he most recently served as assistant general manager of the CFL Toronto Argonauts.
QB Jared Goff has long-term deal in Detroit and now he wants a Super Bowl title
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
we're not thinking about anything else," he said.
Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
One thing Jacoby Brissett has learned during his eight-year NFL career is to maximize opportunity. That is how he is approaching his second stint with the New England Patriots. Brissett spent just one season in New England after being drafted by the Patriots in 2016, starting two games while Tom Brady served his four-game "Deflategate" suspension. Since being traded to Indianapolis by the Patriots in 2017, Brissett spent four years with the Colts and had one-year stops in Miami, Cleveland and Washington. He's appeared in 79 games with 48 starts along the way, growing into a respected veteran in the league.
NFL schedule makers didn't seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months. There are several sometimes competing factors at play from keeping all of the television partners happy, to competitive balance for teams to stadium availability. Doling out games involving the uber-popular Kansas City Chiefs to each partner was also a key consideration with all five major partners getting at least one game involving the team that has won three of the past five Super Bowls and is the favorite of one of the world's biggest pop stars in Taylor Swift.
Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson's return
The Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Minnesota made room for Tonyan on the roster by waiving undrafted rookie free-agent linebacker Donovan Manuel. The 30-year-old Tonyan caught 11 passes for 112 yards with the Chicago Bears last season after playing for the Green Bay Packers from 2018-22. Hockenson tore his ACL in a Dec. 24 game against the Lions and underwent surgery on Jan. 29.
Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more international cities to stage games
Ken Maguire, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Ireland has become part of the NFL's international playbook as Irish interest in the sport increases. Dublin is under review to potentially join the league's growing list of international cities hosting a regular-season game. The Pittsburgh Steelers have struck up a partnership with the influential Gaelic Athletic Association. There's a new wave of GAA players getting NFL shots. Former GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth has signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The NFL will also be in Dublin this summer to inspect Croke Park and Aviva Stadium. Five games will be played internationally in 2024 and the league plans to increase to eight or nine by 2025.
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day. Netflix will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and '26. Netflix announced during its upfront presentation to advertisers that it will have defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City at Pittsburgh followed by Baltimore at Houston. Netflix began airing NFL programming last year with the series "Quarterback." A series on wide receivers will premiere this year. Netflix began airing live sports events last year, but it was exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also scheduled to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and next year will start carrying World Wrestling Entertainment's flagship show, "Raw."
DL Michael Brockers, first-round pick in 2012, announces retirement after 11-year NFL career
The Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Michael Brockers, a 2012 first-round draft pick who played on the defensive line for two NFL teams over 11 seasons, said he's retiring from football. The 33-year-old Brockers, who didn't play in 2023, made the announcement on Instagram. The Rams took Brockers out of LSU with the No. 14 overall pick in 2012 and he played alongside Aaron Donald for most of his nine seasons with the team. He was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2021 and released in February 2023. Brockers was a starter in 157 of his 160 career games and finished with 29 sacks.
Correction: Chiefs-Butker story
The Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
In a story published May 15, 2024, about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech at Benedictine College's commencement, The Associated Press misspelled his last name in two instances. His name is Butker, not Butler.
Bills address depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to 1-year contract and cut receiver Cephus
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract. The 29-year-old Delaney has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he had five starts in 49 appearances. He's undrafted free agent out of The Citadel, and split his first two NFL seasons with Jacksonville in 2018 and Washington the following year. Delaney joins a Bills team in transition at safety, following the breakup of the Micah Hyde-Jordan Poyer starting tandem that had been together since 2017. Buffalo freed up a roster spot by releasing recently signed receiver Quintez Cephus.
NFL's late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
When the NFL schedule gets released, fans and commentators obsess over how many prime-time appearances teams will make. The biggest competition and most attention when it comes to formulating the schedule each year is the late afternoon window for Fox and CBS. The 4:25 p.m. Sunday spot is the most-viewed game of the week. So it isn't a surprise that the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys will be showcased often. Fox received the most-desired game on the schedule with the Chiefs visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20. It will mark the first time since Fox started carrying the NFL in 1994 that it has a Super Bowl rematch.
The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
With their record-setting quarterback and pop-star dating tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs were the NFL's version of the Beatles last season. This season the Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs will as close to matching the Beatles famous song "Eight Days a Week" than any NFL team in nearly 100 years. Along with the traditional Sunday games, Kansas City is also set to play games this season on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in an odd occurrence that has happened only once before in the NFL in 1927 with the New York Yankees.
NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 11:39 p.m. | Save Story
Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in the Kickoff Game while the Los Angeles Rams are at the Detroit Lions in the Sunday night game on Sept. 8. The two playoff rematches on Week 1 are among nine on this year's regular schedule, which was released by the league Wednesday night.
Chiefs kicker congratulates women graduates and says most are more excited about motherhood
The Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is getting attention for comments he made during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.
The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 7:49 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin. The league's 32 teams all have social media teams working toward this day, trying to one-up each other on creative ways to announce their opponents. In many ways, the event is their Super Bowl, with teams planning the release well in advance. There were several entertaining entries in this year's batch. The New England Patriots channeled the 90s classic movie "Good Will Hunting." The Los Angeles Chargers had a video game theme from "The Sims."
